Jane Patterson

Judith Collins will be returned to Cabinet to take over the Corrections portfolio from Sam Lotu-Iiga in a reshuffle to be announced today, RNZ News understands. Audio

The government has been accused of turning a blind eye to recruiters offering students visas as a way of obtaining permanent residence.

Ministers have been questioned about their record on climate change after the Prime Minister's speech at the UN summit in Paris overnight.

The tide of migration to Australia is turning, with more New Zealanders choosing to stay here or come home, says Jane Patterson in this week's Power Play.

Labour Party leader Andrew Little will today announce the line-up he intends to take into the 2017 election.

Terror attacks in Paris have sharpened the focus of those in Iraq training local security forces, the commander of all New Zealand troops serving overseas says. Audio

Over 100 soldiers have been warmly welcomed by their families and officials after their return from Iraq, where they have been on a joint mission with Australia.

There were extraordinary political moves over the Australian detainee issue this week, but at what cost, asks Jane Patterson in Power Play.

Parliamentary debate can be robust but the scenes that unfolded in the House this afternoon took that to a new level, says Jane Patterson. Video

Accusations from Prime Minister John Key that Labour is "backing the rapists" on Christmas Island have prompted a mass walk-out in Parliament. Video, Audio

The government is seeking assurances from Australia that New Zealanders detained on Christmas Island are deported as quickly as possible. Video

Labour leader Andrew Little has outlined his plan for restoring what he calls the "Kiwi dream", with a focus on jobs and housing affordability.

As the Labour Party meets in Palmerston North this weekend, the pressure is on for Andrew Little, says Jane Patterson in Power Play.

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is looking into whether New Zealand was involved in an American CIA detention and interrogation programme. Audio

The government says it is not condoning bribery and corruption in other jurisdictions by allowing some payments to foreign officials.

An Australian lawyer who deals with deportation cases says it beggars belief New Zealanders in detention centres are being encouraged to return home. Audio

Maritime New Zealand is being investigated over accusations it took action against a person who had given evidence at a select committee hearing.

The government will not be introducing a sugar tax as part of a new plan to tackle childhood obesity, Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says.

The Prime Minister's visit into Taji Camp this week has provoked questions about why New Zealand is in Iraq, writes Jane Patterson in this week's Power Play.

On the ground with the New Zealanders providing training at Camp Taji, Radio NZ listens to the Iraqi soldier talking it up when it comes to their fight against Islamic State. Video

Prime Minister John Key has described Taji Camp in Iraq as 'goddamm awful' and 'desolate' after visiting the New Zealand training mission there. Video

The logic of sacking scientists is being questioned in light of the government's insistence the solution to rising emissions will be found through innovation.

There are growing calls for the government to ramp up the pressure on Australia as more details emerge about New Zealanders being detained on Christmas Island.

The Government really can not win when it comes to foreign land sales, writes Jane Patterson in this week's Power Play.